Before Vatican trip, Rubio defends Trump remarks on Pope Leo over Iran
Summary
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended President Donald Trump’s comments about Pope Leo XIV, saying Trump’s words were misunderstood. The disagreement highlights tensions over the Iran war, with Trump criticizing the pope for being too soft on Iran’s nuclear ambitions and the pope advocating for peace.Key Facts
- President Trump said Pope Leo XIV was “endangering a lot of Catholics” by being lenient on Iran’s nuclear program.
- Marco Rubio stated Trump’s remarks were mischaracterized and focused on concerns about Iran threatening Christian areas.
- Rubio mentioned Iran’s threat to global shipping at the Strait of Hormuz and questioned the idea of Iran having nuclear weapons.
- Pope Leo XIV opposes the war in Iran and speaks out against violence and for peace through dialogue.
- Tensions between Trump and the pope have escalated since the pope criticized the war and Trump attacked him on social media.
- Rubio will meet the pope and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to discuss these issues further.
- Vatican officials said the pope will continue promoting peace regardless of political disputes.
- The pope has also criticized some Trump administration policies, like immigration and Cuba relations.
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